Distance vs. Frequency Chart
In a 5S Kaizen event, we eliminate as much from the work area as we can. What remains, we locate as close to the Point of Use (POU) as possible… read more
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Spaghetti Diagrams
What’s a spaghetti Diagram you ask? It’s a really nifty tool that maps the movements of an individual operator during the making of one product. The map begins with a.. read more
Dealing with “Monuments”
“What’s a monument?” you ask. Most organizations have large pieces of equipment that weigh tons, are often half submerged or above the roof, sometimes contain liquids (like plating chemicals),.. read more
VSM Part #6A – Importance to Decision-Making (Who, What & How Often?)
To this point, we’ve examined the mechanics of the Value Stream Map (VSM). We’ve looked at the the flow of the process, at the data boxes, at the flow of.. read more
Value Stream Map – Part 3: Information Flow
Perhaps one of the least well understood or appreciated parts of the Value Stream Map is the information flow at the top. That said, it’s an important part of the.. read more
Value Stream Map – Part 2: The Data Box
In the picture at the top of the page, you can see both flow chart (discussed in my last post) and the data boxes below them. I’ve included the flow chart.. read more
Value Stream Map – Part 1: The High Level Flow Chart
There are some wonderful books on this subject. I have no desire to compete with them, but I would like to break open this extremely important and underutilized tool. In.. read more
Pacer Cord – Working at Takt Time
Q. How do you keep the pace of an assembly operation constant? A. Big businesses use conveyors, or some other piece of big mechanical equipment, that conveys Work In.. read more
What’s a Water Spider?
Most of us are familiar with material handlers. They drive lift trucks, push carts or carry plastic tubs of materials to their point of use. In Lean, however, we try.. read more
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